2026 NPPES data Neuroradiology Physician NPI 1518461961 MD
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AHMED ELAKKAD, MD

Neuroradiology Physician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
67
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Neuroradiology Physician avg: 125
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.0743/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$632.78
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AHMED ELAKKAD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.0743/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 67 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.0743/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
67
Part D claims, 2023
61%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

94 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AHMED ELAKKAD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about AHMED ELAKKAD, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2018

NPI 1518461961

Primary specialty

Neuroradiology Physician

Niche

1,986 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

67 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 125

MIPS final score

94.0743/100 10.9743% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Neuroradiology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Neuroradiology Physician share within Kentucky

1. Neuroradiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuroradiology Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuroradiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.0743/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neuroradiology Physician) — 94.0743/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Neuroradiology Physician) — 94.0743/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AHMED ELAKKAD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuroradiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 231 E CHESTNUT ST, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, with a listed phone of (502) 629-7650. NPI 1518461961 was issued on 03/21/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELAKKAD most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 67 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.0743/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.4483), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neuroradiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,986 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 125 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

231 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

Provider Details

NPI 1518461961
Specialty Neuroradiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/21/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.0743
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.4483
Quality
94
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AHMED ELAKKAD, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

RWJBH OBSERVATION ASSOCIATES LLC
TOMS RIVER, NJ
ST VINCENT HOSPITAL-HOSPITAL SISTERS-THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANCIS
GREEN BAY, WI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AHMED ELAKKAD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$633

Largest payer

Penumbra, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

AHMED ELAKKAD, MD — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 67 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

67
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
156
Total Day Supply
4,544
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$832

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.00
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
37
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
26

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neuroradiology Physician Overview

How AHMED ELAKKAD, MD fits within the Neuroradiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,986
Neuroradiology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neuroradiology Physician
125
Avg Claims per Provider

AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's 67 claims are below the specialty average of 125.

Nearby Neuroradiology Physician Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ELAKKAD.

Compare Neuroradiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's specialty?
AHMED ELAKKAD, MD specializes in Neuroradiology Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does AHMED ELAKKAD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AHMED ELAKKAD, MD wrote 67 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
What is AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's Medicare quality score?
AHMED ELAKKAD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.0743/100 (Quality: 86.4483). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AHMED ELAKKAD, MD located?
AHMED ELAKKAD, MD is located at 231 E CHESTNUT ST, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202. Phone: (502) 629-7650.
What is AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's NPI number?
AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518461961, issued on 03/21/2018.
Does AHMED ELAKKAD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuroradiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,986 Neuroradiology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neuroradiology Physician provider writes 125 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AHMED ELAKKAD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Brilinta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AHMED ELAKKAD, MD accept Medicare?
AHMED ELAKKAD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 67 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's credentials?
AHMED ELAKKAD, MD's NPI is 1518461961 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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